Category Archives: collection

Simply Marvelous: Royal Events Attended by the du Ponts

Posted on July 26, 2017

This October, Winterthur is launching a new exhibition series, Eye on the Iconic. The concept behind Eye on the Iconic is to closely examine an iconic object. The first in the series is a well-known replica of Queen Elizabeth II’s … Continue reading →

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A “Crazy” Quilt and its Revolutionary (War) History

Posted on June 14, 2017

Winterthur does not always acquire objects in pristine condition, untouched by time. For some objects, the years have not been kind. At some point, they have been purposefully altered, accidentally broken, or their histories forgotten. However, in their new state, … Continue reading →

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